Holidays

Origin of Holidays

What are the foundational origins of the holidays? How are Christians to correctly lead their families as they seek to worship the Lord during these special seasons of the year?

Many educational resources and institutions neglect to mention the strong Christian origins of this national holiday. For America to return to its Christian roots, individuals must once again recognize God as the Provider.

Halloween

Halloween provides an opportunity to reach hundreds of children (and their families) with the good news of Jesus Christ.

Easter

As you consider how best to acknowledge the Resurrection, take time to make sure your practices help you bring honor and glory to Christ. Make sure Christ is the focus of your worship not only during the celebration of the Resurrection, but every day of your life.

Christmas

Because of Jesus’ birth into this world for redemption, the sinner can be born into the family of God. That’s reason to celebrate at Christmas and throughout the year!

Holidays Topics

Christmas

Christmas is an annual holiday on December 25 commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrated by Christians & non-Christians in different ways.

Darwin Day

On Darwin’s birthday each year, thousands celebrate “Darwin Day.” How should Christians respond to the unabashed worship of the father of evolution?

Easter

Rarely do we set aside time with family to celebrate the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ together. Easter is the perfect time to do just that.

Articles About Holidays

Halloween Origin: Halloween History and the Bible

Oct. 30, 2024

When did Halloween begin and why? How should Christians view this day in general? To understand, we need to go back to the roots of Halloween.

Ken Ham Blog Entry

It’s Valentine’s Day but Do We Know What Love Is?

Feb. 14, 2024 from Ken Ham Blog

Valentine’s Day is when our culture celebrates love with roses, chocolate, jewelry, and cards. But how can we be sure that what we’re celebrating really is love?

Give Gifts with a Purpose This Christmas Season!

Nov. 28, 2023

Answers in Genesis makes it easy to find unique, meaningful gifts that support good causes and share the good news of the gospel around the world.

What Is Thanksgiving?

Nov. 22, 2023

We are losing our focus on the original reason for Thanksgiving as the spiritual state of America continues to decline.

Halloween and the Gospel of Life

Oct. 27, 2023

What can you do to advance the gospel of life and light through Jesus Christ if your neighbors stop by your house this Halloween?

Honoring Sacrifice: Memorial Day and the Importance of Reminders

May 29, 2023

Memorial Day is a time of family, fellowship, and sometimes camping or kicking off the start of summer. But above all, it is a time of remembrance.

What Cinco de Mayo Can Teach Us About the Bible

May 5, 2023

What is Cinco de Mayo, anyway? Our experiences can subtly legitimize what we already believe about this popular day.

Ken Ham Blog Entry

Giving Thanks in a Broken World?

Nov. 24, 2022 from Ken Ham Blog

Some years it’s easy to reflect and see God’s hand of blessing. Other times, from a human perspective, it’s harder to see the year as a “blessing.” Why?

To Whom Should We Be Grateful?

Sept. 21, 2022

World Gratitude Day cannot be separated from the spiritualistic and universalist ideas of its founder.

Labor Day: Why Do We Celebrate Work?

Sept. 5, 2022

Labor Day has its roots in labor unions. We take eight-hour workdays, good work conditions, breaks, and minimum wage for granted. But it wasn’t always this way.

Letter Writing, Book Reading, and World Literacy Day

Sept. 1, 2022

Biblical reflections on secular holidays

Ascension Day

May 26, 2022

Forty days after Jesus rose from the grave on Resurrection Sunday came a very important but often overlooked event—the ascension of Christ to heaven.

Magazine Department Article

Christmas Characters

Oct. 1, 2021 from Answers Magazine

These devotionals provide one lesson per week for family or private devotions in the months leading up to Christmas.

Who Was St. Patrick?

March 17, 2021

On March 17 millions of people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, parties, and the color green. Who was the man who inspired these traditions?

Hanukkah & Jesus

Dec. 10, 2020

The historical background of Hanukkah, how Jesus celebrated the “Feast of Dedication,” and how Christ revealed himself as the light of the world

Thanksgiving in Times of Uncertainty

Nov. 26, 2020

Looking back at past Thanksgivings as we are thankful to God in 2020, a year of uncertainty.

El Día de los Muertos

Oct. 31, 2020, pp. 15–17

A history and overview of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - spiritual darkness in Mexico and Christ’s victory over death.

Biblical Beauty and the Culture Beast

March 8, 2020

How women’s beauty has been judged throughout history across various cultures compared to how the Bible defines true beauty.

Remembering Lincoln

Feb. 17, 2020

As we remember Abraham Lincoln, we consider his belief that “all men are created equal” and his fight against slavery.

Thanksgiving Proclamation: A Traditional American Holiday

Nov. 28, 2019

George Washingon: "It is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will...and humbly implore His protection and favor.

Independence Day

July 4, 2018

Millions of Americans commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with backyard barbecues and family gatherings, capping it off with fireworks.

Why Did God Make Years, Months, and Days?

Jan. 1, 2018

Have you ever wondered why God made days, weeks, months, and years? Here are three biblical reasons that may change how you think about time.

Characteristics of a Godly Father

June 17, 2016

A father’s influence can powerfully affect others, and he must fulfill his responsibilities, but we must leave the ultimate results to our gracious God.

Just Another Thanksgiving?

Nov. 26, 2015

This holiday comes every year, so at times Thanksgiving Day can seem like just a tired tradition. After all, each time is usually about the same as the year before.

A Night When Evil Is Celebrated

Oct. 27, 2008

Few festivals give Christians in the Western world more cause for debate than Halloween.

Magazine Article

Happy Holidays

Dec. 4, 2007 from Answers Magazine

As Christians, we don’t know whether to be sad, angry, or indifferent. The frustrating reality is that, for most in our culture today, secularism has almost fully obscured the roots of many holidays.

Magazine Article

When the World Comes Knocking